content: package org.jfree.chart.renderer.item;
  
  import java.io.Serializable;
  
  import org.jfree.chart.renderer.AbstractRenderer;
  
  /*
   * if necessary this can be improved with respect to speed by implementing the
   * default cases direct in the abstract renderer.
   */
  
  /**
   * A default item rendering strategy defines certain properties e.g. Shape, Paint, ... for individual items.
   * It should be used with a specific renderer because it is based on its Shape, Paint, ... per Series properties.
   * 
   * @author zinsmaie
   */
  public abstract class DefaultItemRenderingStrategy implements Serializable {
  
      /** generated serial id     */
      private static final long serialVersionUID = -3637783770791118009L;
      
      /** the renderer that uses the strategy. This is necessary to get access to the
       *  get Property Series methods etc. */
      protected final AbstractRenderer renderer;
  
      /**
       * creates a new Rendering strategy for the submitted renderer.
       * @param renderer
       */
      public DefaultItemRenderingStrategy(AbstractRenderer renderer) {
          this.renderer = renderer;
      }
      
  }
  